Point at IssueDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Daniel thinks you need to do the right thing for the right reasons for it to be 'good,' but Carrie thinks only the action matters because we can't control how we feel.
Reasoning: Daniel argues that an action is only morally good if it fulfills an obligation and is done with the right motivation. Carrie argues that because we cannot control our motivations, only the fulfillment of an obligation is required for an action to be morally good.
Analysis: To find the point at issue, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test. Daniel explicitly states that right motivations are a necessary condition for moral goodness. Carrie explicitly rejects this, claiming that *only* fulfilling the obligation is required. They are fundamentally at odds over whether 'right motivation' is a requirement for an action to be considered morally good. Look for an answer choice that captures this specific disagreement.
Reasoning: Daniel argues that an action is only morally good if it fulfills an obligation and is done with the right motivation. Carrie argues that because we cannot control our motivations, only the fulfillment of an obligation is required for an action to be morally good.
Analysis: To find the point at issue, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test. Daniel explicitly states that right motivations are a necessary condition for moral goodness. Carrie explicitly rejects this, claiming that *only* fulfilling the obligation is required. They are fundamentally at odds over whether 'right motivation' is a requirement for an action to be considered morally good. Look for an answer choice that captures this specific disagreement.
Passage Stimulus
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Unlock Full Passage20.The dialogue most supports the claim that Daniel and Carrie are committed to disagreeing with each other about the truth of which one of the following statements?
Correct Answer
D
Daniel is committed to “wrong motivations preclude moral goodness” via his necessary condition (Not Right Motivations → Not Morally Good). Carrie denies that motivations can be required for moral goodness, so she would reject that claim. Hence they disagree on D.
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